Fun with Japanese Buffet Ala Carte Style at Mitasu

Japanese food lovers would rejoice with the attractive offer of enjoying a wide variety of Japanese food from the simple menu at an affordable price; topped with the liberty of being able to order continuously and limitlessly and eat to your heart's content.



It sounds like it's too good to be true, doesn't it?
Well, believe it because it is good and it is true, and it is offered by this Japanese restaurant, nestled in its modest abode in Central Plaza in the heart of downtown KL.



Mitasu may not be situated in a attention-seeking location right in the busy city, but the name of this Japanese restaurant rose to fame with the popularity of its ala carte style buffet, with a pocket-pleasing price tag; making it a place for families and friends to enjoy a good and hearty Japanese selection over lively banters.



Coming in a big group; be it family or friends can be an advantage as one can opt for more varieties from the menu without wasting food aimlessly for the sake of just tasting the food, or trying every single item on the menu. (It is rather despicable to do that, in my humble opinion).

The menu comes in a fairly simple one sheet with both printed sides, listing basic and unpretentious common varieties of the much-loved cuisine.
From raw cuts of sashimi to hand rolled temaki and sushi, to pan fried vegetables and teppanyaki, there is almost something to represent every section of the Japanese cuisine and to fit the taste buds of every age.

Start off with hot green tea, or even enjoy the variety of chilled beverages such as fruit punch or jasmine green tea to accompany and keep yourself hydrated throughout the meal.


Cold cuts:
Selection of Fresh Oyster and Fresh Tiger Prawn



Enjoy appetizers such as a Trio of Chuka Karaage (Seasoned Jelly fish), Chuka Iidako (Seasoned baby octopus), and Chuka Wakame (Seasoned Seaweed)

Edamame
(Baked Green/Snow Beans)


Every Japanese lover's must-have is definitely the raw slices of air-flown sashimi.
While I am not entirely sure if this is really air-flown, these are still must-haves; a combo of Akami (Tuna), Salmon, and Abura Bazu (Butterfish) - the three most popular and usual culprits which are on most tables and menus of a Japanese restaurant.

From the Salad section:
Kamo Salad (Smoked Duck Salad)


Kani Salad (Crab Meat Salad)


Teppanyaki:
Salmon Teriyaki


Squid Butteryaki


Agemono:
Hotate Fried (Deep fried scallop)


Agedashi Tofu 
(Deep fried bean curd in sauce)


Yakimono:
Grilled Saba (Mackerel)




Makimono:
Tekka Maki (Tuna roll)


California Temaki
(Crab meat, Omelette, shrimp roll)

Chawanmushi


Yasai Itame 
(Pan Fried Assorted vegetables)


Nabemono
Niku Sukiyaki
(Beef Hot Pot in Sukiyaki Style)


Kaisen Kimchee Nabe
(Seafood and vegetables in Kimchee paste hot pot)


Tempura
Ebi Tempura
(Prawn Tempura)




After filling one's heart (and tummy) content with the many selection from the menu, save some space for the sweet temptations offered from their desserts section.

Lick your spoon clean with the different flavored scoops of ice cream available
Choose from Chocolate


Strawberry


Black Sesame


If you simply cannot decide, just go with double scoops of their popular Green Tea and Black Sesame Ice Cream


Enjoy a slice of cake (Chocolate cake) if you are a cake person and simply cannot get enough of sweet stuffs


I am a fan of Konnyaku jelly, and definitely must-have (I saved space for these babies :-)




For a simple and healthy way to clean your palates after a filling meal, one just cannot go wrong with a good old platter of fruits :-)



Now, did I manage to attract your attention with the interesting and fulfilling ala carte Japanese buffet variety?
If that is not tempting enough, think of the endless times you could order from your favorites and also the prompt service and conducive environment in the restaurant.

Of course, the most important question:
Priced at MYR53.90+ for adults; with a discounted rate of MYR38.00+ for senior citizens and MYR28.00+ for children (subject to the height).
All bills are subjected to 10% service charge.

The usual rules apply; where wastage is frowned upon and will be charged accordingly for each 100g not consumed (MYR10.00).

The Ala carte Japanese buffet above is available as follows:
Monday-Friday (6.00pm-10.00pm)
Public Holidays and Weekends (12.00 noon-3.00pm; 6.00pm-10.00pm)



As the place is fairly popular and tends to swarm with crowds, it is advisable to make reservations to avoid disappointments.

Definitely another option to add to Japanese food enthusiasts who just want endless fills of their favorite cuisine, over great conversations and environment.

Mitasu's Ala Carte Japanese Buffet has crept into everyone's heart, with an unpretentious menu and enjoyable ambiance, perfect to fulfill that Japanese craving in everyone!~ :-)



*This is not a sponsored post, and is based on personal experience and tastes*

Supper Indulgence (Who says you can't eat before bedtime?)

(Image-laden post: Please make sure you have a high-speed internet, and healthy with no risk of overindulgence. Not for the faint-hearted or overly health conscious/strict dieters)

This is a post that many health practitioners, dietitians, nutritionists and all health coaches would frown upon, and I can imagine the shocked expressions at the photos on display, and the vigorous shaking of heads in major disapproval at the bold (and perhaps insanely so) act of having a huge meal at late night.
I believe most of us have heard of the ode that food is forbidden after eight or at least 2-4 hours before bedtime (though there are also medical sources negating this); in general, the reason for the food abstinence before bed is to allow proper digestion to take place before sleep and that the major digestive organs get to rest (instead of working their intestines out, pun intended).

While it is a general rule of thumb, but there are still exceptions, of course; I mean, there are people who probably didn't even have time to grab a bite (or even breathe) throughout the whole day, and by the time they are supposed to sit down for their meal, they are not allowed to, because of a rule that they are not allowed to eat late at night? I don't think they are in a hurry in getting to bed; if they have loads of things to do during the day and barely had time to eat, I doubt they would get to rest so quickly (or so, in my thoughts).
I have been through crazy times like these; I am sure we all have been - the crazy deadlines, the back-to-back meetings, and then the neverending list of things to do (by the day) and the phone just keeps ringing!
A day made to torture and squeeze every ounce of your energy; I can say.
Such was an exception when I was rushing through my day before making my way to the city for a business meeting, and I made the trip after finishing all my things to do on hand and immediately after my last meeting of the day, and arriving in the city past 9 at night.
Traffic was still bad; you would think we would have beaten the rush hour traffic by arriving at such an hour, but no, there are just workaholics in our likes who probably shared the same thought (and curses) to leave the office at that hour and yet get stuck in the major traffic jam. Just great, and to make things worse, it was raining cats and dogs at that very point of time.

Now, while I am a lover of the drops of rain from the skies, I don't welcome these hard pattering raindrops when driving after a hard and long day at work and still barely making it through the traffic.
Thank God that it was not such a long distance to my hotel; and I reached there shortly after entering the city - of course, with some serious navigation and a little madness through the pool of cars honking madly at each other like they were saying Hello, Give way to me first!
Yeah, I finally arrived at the hotel....and I was calmed by the warmth and cosy room greeting me in return. Hey, that is the very least I can expect from a five star hotel in the city, and I have no complaints.

Only thing is, hunger strikes...and at that hour (almost 10pm when I settled down), the picture of being hungry, tired and oh, feeling cold (it was still raining out there) was not at all pleasant.
I could've ordered room service I suppose, but I didn't want to, and thank goodness the city was where I grew up in and I quickly made my way to the inviting restaurants within walking distance from the hotel.

While most restaurants would be making arrangements to call it a day, this is one Japanese restaurant which does not only close at that hour, but instead happily calling the shots for supper.
Oh, and you get special discounts too for flashing them an app you installed on your smartphone (hehe, the smart me :-)



This Japanese restaurant is no stranger to most of the hippy KL city dwellers; with its first introduction to a massive buffet spread in the bustling city and with them being one of the first to do supper buffets, I am sure they are remembered, all the time.
Jogoya, located on the upper floor of the prestigious luxury shopping mall, Starhill, is a crowd magnet and if you think I am a late diner, I was quickly reassured that I was not alone with the crowd still eating their hearts out in the restaurant at that hour.
Oh, a quick observation also told me that there were so many young people there, and even ladies (most men would call body-conscious with their slim and enviable figures) did not seem to be bothered by the fact that they were dining into the late hours, defying all the laws of maintaining a perfect figure and health.
(Or maybe that was the new secret to slimming? LOL)

Whatever, I was looking forward to a good meal after a long and crazy day and some time alone with my hubby, and then, I was awestruck by the buffet spread.
Maybe dumbfounded even, when I saw the amount of food and varieties available, that I almost lost my mind for a moment as I did not even know, where do I begin with my pick!
Writing does no justice, so I will let the photos give you the idea~

From the Appetizers/Starters


The Sushi section was running low


Braised section


Soups



I just think these little soup bowls are so adorable, with their lids on :-)

Main courses






Make 'em cook/grill for you!


Teppanyaki Section


Drinks, beverages, juices, cocktails and mocktails




Desserts
From the local delights to fruits, sweet cakes/tarts/pastries and even sweet Oriental soup desserts -almost everything you can or can't think of.












Oh Look, they even have waffles and pancakes, DIY style and the Ice-cream counter is just next to it~





Pastries too, are not missed in this buffet party...




What a feast it was that night, with practically endless choices for supper that one could almost go berserk and forgotten all the commandments of healthy eating (what were they anyway?)



Buddha jumped over the wall; oh ya, definitely jumped~


Steamed fish (not a huge portion)


Stir-fry big fat juicy scallops with asparagus 


I love these little salads~


This is the kind of seaweed I could have all day


Sweet macha with red azuki beans pudding


Chilled coconut juice


Sweet snow fungus with red dates and gingko in soup for dessert
With such an indulging feast, it was worth the whole day's hard work and tiring journey and this certainly brings a new meaning to "Sing for your supper", doesn't it?
Needless to say, I was a happy camper that night.


Warning: Not for the faint-hearted and do not do this on a regular basis...or you can, at your own risk!

Prices differ based on their hours (lunch, dinner, supper); but generally MYR70-80++ per pax.
Prices may have changed since my last visit though, I am not sure.

What was your most sinful treat or meal for supper/before bedtime?
I would love to hear, and it has gotta beat this....*grins*